Hawaiian Electric says 117,300 customers remain without power after Tropical Storm Lala damage

Hawaiian Electric is restoring service following Tropical Storm Lala, with 117,300 customers without power as of 7 a.m.

• Hawaii Island remained the hardest hit, with 39,400 outages and extensive damage to the power transmission system.
• Oahu had 71,600 customers without power, despite overnight restoration to nearly 55,000 customers.
• Maui County reported 6,300 outages, with downed trees blocking access and damaging lines and poles.
• Helicopters and drones were deployed for damage assessments in remote areas, with transmission line repairs underway.